In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends, a second collaboration with Sanrio Characters has been announced! Starting from December 25, 2024, exclusive collaborative goods will be available for pre-order through the Natsume’s Book of Friends Anime Official Online Store and Animate. This new collection features adorable, newly drawn illustrations pairing Natsume characters with beloved Sanrio characters.
Collaboration Characters
Here are the pairings for the collaboration, each with a unique and charming illustration:
- Takashi Natsume & Madara (Nyanko-sensei) x Cinnamoroll
- Shuuichi Natori x My Melody
- Seiji Matoba x Kuromi
- Satoru Nishimura x Little Twin Stars
- Atsushi Kitamoto x Little Twin Stars
- Tohru Taki x Pompompurin
- Kaname Tanuma x Pochacco
- Reiko Natsume x Bad Badtz-Maru
- Nyanko-sensei x Hangyodon
Collaboration Goods List
The following goods will be released on March 22, 2025. Pre-orders are currently open. Here’s the complete lineup:
- Badge Collection
¥495 - Card Collection
¥440 - Frosted Mug
¥2,640 - Envelope Case
¥1,980 - Tote Bag
¥2,200 - Clear File
¥550 - Hand Towels (9 designs)
¥880 each - Acrylic Stand Figures (9 designs)
¥1,210–¥1,430 - Acrylic Keychains (9 designs)
¥880–¥990 - Die-Cut Stickers (9 designs)
¥440–¥550
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Fair Information
Fair Period
March 22, 2025 (Sat) – April 6, 2025 (Sun)
Locations
Participating Animate stores across Japan, including Ikebukuro Main Store, Akihabara Store, Osaka Nipponbashi Store, Fukuoka PARCO Store, Yokohama Vivre Store, and Animate Online Shop.
Fair Details
For every ¥2,200 (tax included) spent on Natsume’s Book of Friends goods, you will receive one random bromide (9 designs available).
Note: Bromides are available while supplies last.
Purchase Bonuses
As a bonus for this collaboration, both the Natsume’s Book of Friends Anime Official Online Store and Animate will offer exclusive bromides (9 designs) as gifts with purchase. Check each website for specific conditions.
Summary
This second collaboration between Natsume’s Book of Friends and Sanrio Characters is a delightful celebration of the anime’s 15th anniversary. With its adorable new designs and exclusive goods, it’s a perfect opportunity for fans to add something special to their collection.
For the latest updates and details, please visit the official website or check the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
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